The Abyss off Dim Rusting

#282e62 RGB(40,46,98)

About this color

The Abyss off Dim Rusting occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #282e62 — RGB(40, 46, 98).

#282e62RGB(40, 46, 98)

HSL 234° · 42% saturation · 27% lightness

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Psychology

Dark blues project authority, depth and reliability — the colour of deep water, the night sky, and tailored suits.

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History

In Japanese aesthetics, blue — particularly indigo — has been a central colour for centuries: the slow-dyed textiles of Tokushima remain prized for their depth and permanence.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, complement this blue with amber and warm orange for high-contrast energy, or stay within blue-green and violet neighbours for a serene, cohesive feel.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Abyss off Dim Rusting
HEX
#282e62
RGB
rgb(40,46,98)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,18%,38.4%)
HSL
hsl(234,42%,27%)
HSV
hsv(234,59%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(59,53,0,62)
LAB
lab(21,15,-32)
LCH
lch(21,35,295)
sRGB
(0.157,0.18,0.384)
HEX8
#282e62ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040046098

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
42%
Hue
234°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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